Claire C. Richens' Obituary
Claire C. Richens, 93, of Stafford Springs, CT, wife of the late John “Jack” Richens, Jr., passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022. She was born in Rockville, CT, daughter of the late Howard and Edith (Ryan) Crandall. Claire worked for many years as a secretary at West Stafford School. She was a parishioner of the Second Congregational Church of Stafford at West Stafford, and enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, and bowling. Claire is survived by her two children, Mark Richens and Nancy Richens and her husband Al Kazokas, Jr.; a step grandson, Al Kazokas, III and his wife Melissa, and their son, Liam; her sister, Shirley Salisbury; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Jean Barton and Elaine Scussel. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 11 A.M. at the Second Congregational Church of Stafford at West Stafford, 197 West Stafford Rd., Stafford Springs, CT. Burial will be in West Stafford Cemetery, Stafford Springs, CT. Memorial donations may be made to the Second Congregational Church of Stafford at West Stafford, 197 West Stafford Rd., Stafford Springs, CT 06076. Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., Stafford Springs, CT, has care of the arrangements. To leave a condolence online for the family, please visit: www.introvignefuneralhome.com
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